Laura Byrnes: Harlequin Print Shorts

Favorable to every figure, the Laura Byrnes High Waisted Shorts offer an Empire waistline that has a slight curve, while elastic ruched panels in the rear permits flexibility and comfort. Other details such as the patch pockets, front seaming and cuffs become part of an overall sophisticated vintage charm, the colors of the print providing a diverse palette to play with when selecting the remainder of the outfit. For instance, the Sean Top in Olive Green Poplin can stimulate any attire, but here it enhances the art deco vibe with unique seaming, cuffed sleeves, a stand up collar and cross-over darted bust. Channel vacation sensations in Iron Fist’s Island Vibe Booties, the black and coral printed fabric upper riveted with laces and set off by the black block heel. Being assertive means that sometimes you have to go big, and the Sourpuss Class Dame Purse is certainly one way to do that! The over-sized black vinyl studded bag has a built-in mirror, zip top, magnetic closure with lightning bolt pull and a leopard print lining to cradle all of your valuables. Harmonize your jewelry and go for Chandelier Earrings where black marquis cabochons hanging in a diamond formation, a vintage Oscar de la Renta ring that has faux coral beads nestled in a gold Russian setting, and a Spike Stretch Bracelet with green and silver spikes as an ode to the punk influence which can be found all over fashion these days.

Protect skin while assisting in the reduction of dark spots with Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer by NARS, an oil-free formula that provides a translucent veil of color as it hydrates. The neutral cream beige of Biarritz Eye Shadow will effortlessly float across your lids for a sheer touch of color, as the intense parrot green of the Celebrate Soft Touch Shadow Pencil increases eye intensity as you glide it on the crease and blend into the brow bone. Amplify contrast with thick strokes of Black Moon, a dense black eyeliner that really packs on the pigment to leave you with dramatic cat eyes. Full-coverage lipstick does not have to leave your pout feeling dry, and despite the name, Heatwave actually conditions and nourishes as you wear it, the bright orange red coating lips in a semi matte finish. The final touch is Gilda, advertised as the perfect coral blush with a hint of red that is sure to make your cheeks radiate beauty, and a limited edition electric orange opaque nail polish called Madness that would look delicious as a vintage manicure and invoke images of sweet creamsicles.

Spawned from the Wilds of Weird New Jersey, my evolution is ongoing as I travel the winding road of life, taking adventures as they come. My passion lies in being a preservationist and historian of American variety arts: circus, sideshow, burlesque, vaudeville, etc. Creativity is a specialty and expressed through various artistic mediums such as writing, painting, collage, photography, body modification and fabricating custom hair art.